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SC observation on Sikkimese Nepalis: Rijiju says Centre will file review petition
New Delhi: Amid protests in Sikkim over a reported observation of the Supreme Court referring to Sikkimese Nepalis as “immigrants”, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said the Centre is filing a…
- India
Govt blocks 232 foreign apps over gambling, money laundering concerns
New Delhi: The government has blocked 232 apps operated by overseas entities, including Chinese for being involved in betting, gambling and unauthorised loan service, according to an official source. Ministry of Electronics…
- India
2,278 arrested in three days in Assam’s child marriage crackdown
Guwahati: The Assam Police continued with its crackdown on child marriage in the state for the third day in a row, with the number of arrests touching 2,278 on Sunday. A police…
- India
‘There was a knock on the door at 2 am’: Assam’s child bride recounts crackdown
Morigaon: Nimee’s eyes do not sparkle with the joy of new motherhood, instead, they reflect the fear, insecurity and sense of foreboding that stalks her village in Assam’s Morigaon district. Rezina Khatun…
- India
3-month-old girl branded multiple times by hot iron rod as treatment in MP’s Shahdol, dies
Shahdol: A 3-month-old girl, who was allegedly branded 24 times by a hot iron rod in the name of treatment in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol, died on Saturday night, an official said. Shahdol…
- India
TMC releases manifesto for Tripura polls, promises Bengal model of development
Agartala: The Trinamool Congress released its manifesto for the Tripura assembly elections on Sunday, promising 2 lakh new jobs, Rs 1,000 per month for school students in classes 4 to 8 and…
- India
Himachal BJP lauds Modi as world leader in working committee resolution
Hamirpur/Una: The BJP state working committee in Una on Sunday approved a party resolution in which it hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ‘world leader’ and said that the ancient Indian precept…
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Benaras gets a ‘roti ATM’ to feed stray dogs and cows
Varanasi: Benaras has got a ‘roti ATM’, a first-of-its-kind initiative to feed speechless stray dogs and cows. Grootguardian, the organization that Gaurav Rai set up along with his four friends for a…
- Hyderabad
3 lakh doses of intranasal Covid vaccine sent to hospitals: Bharat Biotech’s Krishna Ella
New Delhi: Bharat Biotech dispatched three lakh doses of its intranasal COVID-19 vaccine to some hospitals two days ago, the company’s executive chairman Krishna Ella said on Sunday. He was speaking on…
- Kashmir
Musharraf only Pak general who genuinely tried to address Kashmir issue: Mehbooba
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said former president Pervez Musharraf was the only Pakistani General who genuinely tried to address the Kashmir issue. Musharraf, 79, passed away…
- India
Tharoor condoles Musharraf’s demise; BJP slams Congress
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday condoled the passing away of Pakistan’s former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf, saying that “once an implacable foe of India, he became a…
- India
Musharraf gifted birth certificate during 2005 India visit
New Delhi: Pakistan’s former military ruler General Pervez Musharraf, the architect of the 1999 Kargil War, was born at a civic hospital in Delhi in undivided India. He received his birth certificate…
- Mumbai
Axis Bank clarifies it remains comfortable with exposure to Adani Group
Mumbai: Axis Bank on Saturday clarified that the lender remains comfortable with its exposure to the Adani Group.In a statement shared with exchanges, the lender wrote, “We extend credit, basis comfort on…
- India
Morbi civic body gets fresh notice on supersession issue
Morbi: The state Urban Development Department has issued a fresh notice to the Morbi Nagar Palika, asking it to explain why it should not be superseded. The nagar palika members have decided…
- India
Nothing is impossible for youngsters of India: PM Modi
Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said nothing is impossible for the youngsters of India and they are being encouraged to pursue a career in sports. He was addressing participants of…
